Edith

Examples

• Edith Baxter was within thirty yards of the stables, when a man appeared out of the darkness and called to her to stop. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
• Edith remained to fidget about. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• She tried herself in imagination with her Aunt Shaw and Edith; with her father; with Captain and Mr. Lennox; with Frederick. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• She had planned other employments for herself: a letter to Edith, a good piece of Dante, a visit to the Higginses. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• She will be quite envious when she hears of Edith having Indian shawls. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• And as for Edith, the regiment won't remain much longer in Corfu. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• It was only to ask Edith if she would tell Newton to bring down her shawls: perhaps you would go, Margaret dear? Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• One of the great pleasures of Margaret's life at this time, was in Edith's boy. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Margaret loves her with all her heart, and Edith with as much of her heart as she can spare. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Edith came down upon her feet a little bit sadder; with a romance blown to pieces. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• He enquired from Edith who that gentleman was; and, rather to her surprise, she found, from the tone of his 'Indeed! Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Nor did she feel at liberty to name what Edith had told her of the idea he had entertained,--it might be but for five minutes,--of going to Spain. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Edith gave me all sorts of messages for you. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Mrs. Shaw and Edith could hardly make enough of Margaret, on her return to what they persisted in calling her home. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• I hope Edith will receive him properly; but she was rather put out, as I could see, by the liberty I had taken in begging for an invitation for him. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• In the middle of the piece the door half-opened, and Edith saw Captain Lennox hesitating whether to come in. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Then there was a man's footstep running down stairs; and Edith peeped out of the drawing-room. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Edith was in the mood to think that any pleasure enjoyed away from her was a tacit affront, or at best a proof of indifference. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• That will never be, Edith, so give up thinking about it. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Edith came into Margaret's bedroom, the first time in her habit, the second ready dressed for dinner. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Just the age that Edith was when she was engaged to Captain Lennox. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Then Edith came back, glowing with pleasure, half-shyly, half-proudly leading in her tall handsome Captain. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Margaret received this letter at breakfast-time, and turned very pale as she read it; then silently putting it into Edith's hands, she left the room. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Don't stop me, Edith. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Edith, a sweet little spoiled beauty. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Edith chose to do most herself. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Mr. Lennox drew near to Margaret, and said in a low voice: 'I really think Edith owes me thanks for my contribution to her party. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• The course of true love in Edith's case had run remarkably smooth. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• Edith's astonishment and her aunt Shaw's dismay would have to be met bravely, when their letters came. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• I shall be glad to have time to think, and I am sure Edith will. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.

Editor: Will